Postdoctoral Fellow - Lung Cancer Immunology & Immunotherapy

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 64,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Tuition benefits

Job summary

The Cascone Lab at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking postdoctoral fellows to join a funded, translational program advancing lung cancer immunology and immunotherapy. Under the mentorship of Tina Cascone, M.D., Ph.D., researchers will explore immune-mediated mechanisms of tumor response and resistance in NSCLC using murine models and clinical trial biospecimens.

This environment offers first-author publication opportunities, access to cutting-edge technologies, and

Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D., or equivalent in tumor immunology, molecular biology, cancer biology, or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience with immune checkpoint inhibitors, T cell-based therapies, or tumor immunology.
• Proficiency in handling and analyzing murine cancer models, particularly syngeneic systems.
• Strong experimental, analytical, and communication skills.
• Self-motivated, collaborative, and driven to make a scientific impact.

Skills

Immune checkpoint inhibitors

T cell therapies

Murine cancer models

Analytical skills

Collaborative work style

Education

Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D., or equivalent

Tools

Single-cell sequencing

Spatial transcriptomics

Flow cytometry

Immunogenomics

Job description

The Cascone Lab at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking postdoctoral fellows to join a funded, translational program advancing lung cancer immunology and immunotherapy. Under the mentorship of Tina Cascone, M.D., Ph.D., researchers will explore immune-mediated mechanisms of tumor response and resistance in NSCLC using murine models and clinical trial biospecimens.

This environment offers first-author publication opportunities, access to cutting-edge technologies, and